Eastern & Western
Bhutan Discovery Tour
Duration
15 Nights | 16 Days
Tour Type
Cultural Tour
Location
Eastern & Western Bhutan
Day-by-Day Highlights
Welcome to Bhutan! After arrival, explore Paro’s highlights including Paro Dzong, National Museum, and the local CSI market.
Fly to Eastern Bhutan and enjoy a short hike or visit Trashigang Dzong, perched above a scenic river confluence.
Visit the weaving village of Radi, explore local handicrafts, or choose between excursions to Sakten or Trashiyangtse.
Drive west to Autsho through rich agricultural landscapes. Stop in Mongar to visit the Dzong and explore local life.
Travel to the royal ancestral home of Lhuentse and explore the village of Khoma, renowned for its intricate kushuthara weavings.
Enjoy a relaxed morning before visiting the Jarung Khashor Chorten and bird-watching near Shongar Dzong.
Cross the scenic Thrumshing La pass and enter central Bhutan. Stop in Ura Valley and visit the sacred Burning Lake.
Explore Bhutan’s oldest temples – Jambay and Kurjey Lhakhangs, Tamshing Monastery, and stroll through Chamkhar town.
Drive to the glacial Phobjikha Valley via Trongsa. Visit the Royal Heritage Museum and pass scenic alpine passes.
Travel west to the subtropical Punakha Valley. En route, visit Chimi Lhakhang, local nunneries, and the village of Talo.
Visit Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge, Punakha Dzong, and hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten.
Transfer to the capital city via Dochu La for panoramic Himalayan views. Explore key Thimphu landmarks on arrival.
Discover Buddha Dordenma, Takin Preserve, Simply Bhutan experience village, local markets, museums, and hiking options
Return to Paro. Visit Drugyel Dzong and the sacred Kyichu Lhakhang with its legendary orange tree
Trek to the iconic Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff. Choose between a short viewpoint hike or the full monastery hike.
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey with cherished memories of Bhutan.
Additional Activities
- Archery or Khuru (traditional dart) lesson/demonstration
- Cooking class
- Hot stone bath
- Farmhouse/homestays – OVERNIGHT OR VISIT
- Cultural Program
- Picnic Lunch
- Cycling / Motorcycle rides
- National dress/costume trial
- Gala Dinner And Cocktails
- Private guest lectures on Buddhism and Gross National Happiness.
- Private Yoga Sessions
- Helicopter Rides
- Smoke Offering / Flag Hoisting / Organizing Private Religious Rituals / Spiritual Cleansing Ceremony / Butter Lamp Offering
- School Visits







